I'm back home from the Vancouver visit. I had a blast and it was great to catch up with a good friend in person. Now it's time to finalize everything for the big trip.
My plans are changing again! I never had a solid itinerary anyhow so it's not a problem; just tricky to work out. Unfortunately I won't be meeting up with one of my friends for Jordan so I may just set that trip aside for a while. Now I'm looking at what to do in Japan after the pilgrimage. I would love to climb Mt. Fuji but I'm not sure how financially feasible it is since the season only opens in July. Maybe I'll leave Japan sooner and return in a couple of months? It's so hard to decide.
The departure date is so near now and I'm in a very strange place mentally. Some nights I start thinking about it and have mini panic attacks. I know it will all work out though. This whole experience is quite a rush; freaky, but a hell of a way to know you're alive.
I think I'll go play with my gear and see how everything fits in my (ridiculously huge, what was I thinking?) bag.
